Compare Cisco Sourcefire SNORT vs. IBM Security Network IPS

Cisco Sourcefire SNORT is ranked 8th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software with 1 review while IBM Security Network IPS which is ranked 18th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software. Cisco Sourcefire SNORT is rated 9.0, while IBM Security Network IPS is rated 0. The top reviewer of Cisco Sourcefire SNORT writes "Enables us to prevent and detect intrusion in our network and actually decrease our SLA". On the other hand, Cisco Sourcefire SNORT is most compared with Cisco Stealthwatch, Fortinet FortiWeb and Darktrace, whereas IBM Security Network IPS is most compared with Darktrace, Trend Micro TippingPoint NGIPS and Hillstone S-Series Network Intrusion Prevention System.
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Enables us to prevent and detect intrusion in our network and actually decrease our SLA
With Cisco Sourcefire SNORT, we've been able to prevent and detect intrusion in our network and actually decrease our SLA (Service Level Agreement).
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Also Known As
Sourcefire SNORTSecurity Network Intrusion Prevention System, IBM Security Network Protection, XGS, GX
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Overview

Snort is an open-source, rule-based, intrusion detection and prevention system. It combines the benefits of signature-, protocol-, and anomaly-based inspection methods to deliver flexible protection from malware attacks. Snort gained notoriety for being able to accurately detect threats at high speeds.

IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System appliances are designed to stop constantly evolving threats before they impact your business. This means providing both high levels of protection and performance, while lowering the overall cost and complexity associated with deploying and managing a large number of point solutions.
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CareCore, City of Biel, Dimension Data, LightEdge, Lone Star College System, National Rugby League, Port Aventura, Smart City Networks, Telecom Italia, The Department of Education in Western AustraliaEquifax, Christian Hospital Centre
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